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While he has never considered himself a power hitter, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will compete in the Home Run Derby on July 10 in SeattleRead more...

As ESPN reaches the end of its fiscal year today, the Worldwide Leader has commenced its semi-annual purge of top talent. On Wednesday, the pink slip Russian Roulette landed on Jeff Van Gundy, after 16 years with the network.Read more...

The Nashville Predators are buying out the final three years of forward Matt Duchene's contract, multiple media outlets reported on FridayRead more...

The Colorado Rockies are reinstating outfielder Kris Bryant from the injured list Friday, the Denver Post reportedRead more...

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to waive forward Trendon Watford, ESPN reported FridayRead more...

It's fair to ask the question, what does James Harden want? Is it a ring? Is it a lifestyle? Is it his own team? The 33-year-old former one-man wrecking crew is no longer an indestructible pinball, bouncing off of everything, and amassing high score after high score. No team is going to hand him the keys to the...Read more...

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander Michael Soroka from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Friday's game against the Miami MarlinsRead more...

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will return to the dugout for Friday afternoon's game against the host Chicago CubsRead more...

The Sacramento Kings are nearing a trade to acquire swingman Chris Duarte from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for undisclosed draft compensation, The Athletic reported FridayRead more...

The Chicago Blackhawks announced a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran forward Corey Perry on FridayRead more...

It turns out that Kyrie Irving, the NBA's foremost flat earther does believe in the Suns' rotation. So much so that he's considering joining it. At least that appears to be the case if there's any veracity to Bleacher Report's Kyrie code talker Chris Haynes' report on the 31-year-old free agent's scheduled meeting...Read more...

A pro women's hockey league in North America has been something of an ungettable dream. Or at least having one unified one has been. There was the CWHL in Canada, but that folded. There was the NWHL, which became the PHF, but it ran alongside the CWHL and never with it. When the CWHL folded, the PWHPA was formed as...Read more...

The Tampa Bay Rays obviously were concerned when ace Shane McClanahan left his last start with mid-back tightnessRead more...

The New York Yankees powered up their offense in Oakland while overcoming the absence of injured slugger Aaron JudgeRead more...

Miguel Cabrera has built a sure-fire Hall of Fame career, one that is winding down this season, so every road trip the Detroit Tigers make is part of a farewell tourRead more...

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning will look to continue his strong pitching on Friday when he takes the mound against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, CalifRead more...

The red-hot Miami Marlins will square off with the even-hotter Braves when the teams begin a three-game National League East showdown in Atlanta on Friday nightRead more...

After a stellar start to his big-league career, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller is getting his first taste of adversity in the majorsRead more...

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros will open a highly anticipated American League West showdown on Friday night in Arlington, TexasRead more...

The San Francisco Giants were swinging loud bats for the majority of the month before their offense went quiet this weekRead more...

The Toronto Blue Jays have another chance to improve their record in the American League East when they open a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday nightRead more...

The Milwaukee Brewers, who will open a three-game series at Pittsburgh on Friday night, are catching the Pirates in a much different set of circumstances than existed entering the teams' previous matchupRead more...

One of baseball's biggest surprises this season meets one of the sport's biggest disappointments when the Cincinnati Reds host the San Diego Padres on Friday in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

The red-hot Philadelphia Phillies will look for their fifth consecutive victory when they host the Washington Nationals on FridayRead more...

Kyle Tucker drove in five runs and Alex Bregman hit a grand slam as the visiting Houston Astros routed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-0 on Thursday.Read more...

The collective weakness of their divisions has the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs believing they can be postseason contenders -- for the momentRead more...

J.D. Martinez homered among his four hits and Jason Heyward had three hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 14-3 in Denver on Thursday nightRead more...

A pair of Super Bowl champions earned bragging rights over a pair of NBA champions in The Match VIII, a celebrity golf showdown on Thursday in Las Vegas.Read more...

Taijuan Walker allowed one run over six innings and Bryce Harper delivered a tiebreaking, two-run single in the third inning as the Philadelphia Phillies recorded their ninth straight road victory, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on ThursdayRead more...

Kyle Tucker drove in five runs and Alex Bregman hit a grand slam as the visiting Houston Astros routed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-0 on ThursdayRead more...

Victor Caratini belted a two-run homer and William Contreras scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to fuel the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on ThursdayRead more...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer, Chris Bassitt struck out a career best 12 and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 2-1 Thursday nightRead more...

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes agreed to a three-year, $54 million extension, his agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN on ThursdayRead more...

Despite Boston Red Sox starter Brayan Bello flirting with a no-hitter, the visiting Miami Marlins rallied late and completed a three-game series sweep with Thursday night's 2-0 winRead more...

The Houston Rockets on Thursday picked up the $1.93 million option on the rookie contract of forward Kenyon Martin JrRead more...

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was named to the All-Star Game for the 11th time in his career, while St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado earned his eighth career nod as starters for the American and National Leagues were announced Thursday.Read more...

The Chicago White Sox scored six runs in the third inning and held on for a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday afternoon in Anaheim, CalifRead more...

San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham pleaded guilty earlier this week to driving while intoxicated in his hometown of Raleigh, N.C., in July 2022Read more...

The Toronto Blue Jays activated catcher Alejandro Kirk from the injured list and optioned Tyler Heineman to Triple-A BuffaloRead more...

Josh Donaldson's two-run home run ignited an eight-run sixth inning, Clarke Schmidt ended a six-game winless skid and the New York Yankees successfully followed up on a historic night with a 10-4 triumph over the host Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoonRead more...

Wander Franco delivered a two-run triple in a five-run third inning, and Luke Raley connected on a first-inning home run to power the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon in PhoenixRead more...

The Minnesota Twins will be looking for a reset of sorts when they open a three-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles on FridayRead more...

Arizona Diamondbacks star rookie Corbin Carroll was removed from Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with right shoulder sorenessRead more...

Pinch hitter Freddy Fermin hit a walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoonRead more...

Guard Josh Hart agreed to return the New York Knicks Thursday, exercising his $12.9 million player option for the 2023-24 season, ESPN and The Athletic reportedRead more...

Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option for 2023-24 and will work with the team on finding a trade, ESPN and The Athletic reported ThursdayRead more...

Spencer Torkelson belted two home runs, six relievers worked 7 1/3 innings after starter Reese Olson exited with an injury and the Detroit Tigers posted an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, TexasRead more...

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl and optioned right-handed starter Michael Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma CityRead more...

The Los Angeles Lakers will decline their team option on guard Malik Beasley and waive center Mo Bamba, ESPN reported ThursdayRead more...

Chicago center Andre Drummond exercised his $3.36 million option to remain with the Bulls in 2023-24, multiple outlets reported ThursdayRead more...